Rans Tailwind 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Tailwind |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Tailwind Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 36 (inches) / 91.44 (cm) - 36 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-286A Levers Suntour XC LTD Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | MIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rans T-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46/58 Teeth Suntour X-1 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Available colors | - Black - red |
| Weight | 30.0 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Tailwind bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $995.00.
Rans Recumbent Tailwind can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.50" Haro tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Suntour XC LTD brakes, Tektro RBP-286A levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans T-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tailwind to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour X-1, 36/46/58 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.